[Completed] VIN decoder for 2008 Jaguar X Type key or PIN code?

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Byteme
Member since October 2022 • 26 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2008 Jaguar X Type?

Posted on August 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 780 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Jaguar X Type. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 19, 2024

Replies (5)

Jazzmann
Member • 17 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2008 Jaguar X Type this hard?!

August 19, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 58 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2008 Jaguar X Type—need the code first.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 80 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2008 Jaguar X Type, following this thread.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 62 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2008 Jaguar X Type!

August 22, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 129 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2008 Jaguar X Type.

August 23, 2024 Reply

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